The presence of lymphocytotoxic antibodies was studied in 22 patients receiving
granulocyte transfusions. Due to previous blood transfusions 7 out of 22 patients had lymphocytotoxic
antibodies before granulocyte transfusions were started. 6 out of 15 unsensitized
patients developed antibodies during granulocyte transfusion therapy, and 9 out of 15 patients
had no detectable antibodies at any time. Transfusion reactions occurred in the presence of
lymphocytotoxic antibodies not directed against donor cells.
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